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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 08, 2014
Filed:
Oct. 06, 2010
Nicholas S. Ritchey, Collierville, TN (US);
Gene Edward Austin, Memphis, TN (US);
Charles C. Heotis, Germantown, TN (US);
Stefan R. Kirsch, Radolfzell, DE;
Nicholas S. Ritchey, Collierville, TN (US);
Gene Edward Austin, Memphis, TN (US);
Charles C. Heotis, Germantown, TN (US);
Stefan R. Kirsch, Radolfzell, DE;
Smith & Nephew, Inc., Memphis, TN (US);
Northern Digital, Inc., Waterloo, CA;
Abstract
Targeting sensors for use in targeting landmarks of orthopaedic devices. The sensors include a non-cylindrical mounting platform such as a printed circuit board and at least two mounted or printed sensor coils to provide a low profile sensor assembly which can be placed in a predetermined position and orientation on or in an orthopaedic device. The platform has a non-circular cross-section having an aspect ratio of greater than about 1.5:1. The non-circular cross-section of the platform enables the sensor to be placed in a known fixed position within the implant. The sensor coils may be partially or fully embedded in the platform.